Ginger Blossom Doula Services
Grand Rapids, MI
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About Ginger Blossom Doula Services
Bio
Hi, I’m Carrie! I believe that a birth experience should be as special and unique as each one of my clients is. As your doula, it’s my mission that you are thoroughly educated and supported to birth YOUR way without fear or prejudice... to trust your intuition, realize your strength, determination, and beauty. It's truly an honor to be selected to walk with you throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey and to be a part of such a special time in your life.
Q&A
Q: What are your certifications and trainings?
A: I am certified in the following areas: Birth Doula (DONA) Postpartum Doula (DONA) Lamaze Childbirth Educator Advanced VBaC certifications through the VBaC Link and VBaC Academy Placenta Encapsulation
Q: What locations or areas do you serve?
A: I provide birth services within a 30 mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI
Q: How much experience do you have?
A: Postpartum Doula - 2017 Birth Doula - 2019 (over 250 births attended) Lamaze Childbirth Educator - 2022
Q: Are there any specialities in who you serve? (e.g. home birth, VBAC, etc.)
A: Advanced training and certification in VBaC (vaginal birth after a cesarean) support. Placenta Encapsulation Services
Doula Support
Birth Doulas
Description
- Continuous support throughout your labor and birth/ on-call @ 38 weeks
- 2 prenatal visits to talk about aspects of labor/delivery, options/rights, communicating effectively with your provider, informed decision-making skills, birth planning and how to best support you in your ideal birth.
- Unlimited Phone/Text Support
- Trusted resources referrals
- 1 postpartum follow-up visit to review birth, help with adjustments and resource referrals
Pricing Description
Essential Birth package is $1500 for full labor support
Childbirth Education Series
Birth Classes
Description
A class dedicated to preparing you for a beautiful, safe and informed birth experience.
- Evidence based information to help you and your partner make the most informed decisions for your birth, comprehensive teaching of the physical and mental aspects of labor & birth, natural coping strategies, newborn procedures, pain relief options, hands on comfort measures, methods of interventions, informed decision-making skills, etc.
Pricing Description
$350 for the 2-day weekend series
Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta Work
Description
Placenta Encapsulation is the basic service of preparing the placenta to be ingested in capsule form. Individuals who encapsulate and consume their placentas often report boosts in energy, feelings of wellness & balanced moods, smoother postpartum recoveries, and sometimes a boost milk supply. Steamed & Raw preparation is available! All capsules come with complimentary umbilical cord keepsake and a sample of our organic Herbal Nipple Salve.
Pricing Description
Base pricing starts at $275 for encapsulation services, other postpartum product add-ons available.
